Ink-Stained Amazons and Cinematic Warriors: Superwomen in Modern Mythology
In this comprehensive history, inquiry, critique, and reference guide, Stuller argues that Superwomen, from Wonder Woman to Charlie’s Angels, are more than just love interests or sidekicks who stand by their supermen. She shows how the female hero in modern mythology has broken through the...
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In this comprehensive history, inquiry, critique, and reference guide, Stuller argues that Superwomen, from Wonder Woman to Charlie’s Angels, are more than just love interests or sidekicks who stand by their supermen. She shows how the female hero in modern mythology has broken through the traditional boy's club barrier to reveal the pivotal role of high-heeled crimefighters in popular culture. Chapter topics include love and compassion, spies and sexuality, daddy’s girls, and the complicated roles of superwomen who are also mothers. The book also includes a glossary of modern mythic women, as well as a foreword by acclaimed cultural commentator Roz Kaveney, author of Superheroes! Capes and Crusaders in Comics and Films.http://www.ink-stainedamazon.com/
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781845119652 (1845119657)
ASIN: 1845119657
Publish date: February 2nd 2010
Publisher: I. B. Tauris
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Non Fiction,
Criticism,
Literary Criticism,
Feminism,
Culture,
Pop Culture,
Gender,
Gender Studies,
Womens Studies,
Mythology